Prairie Central Elem School vs Prairie Central Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
367 students
Prairie Central Jr High School
Forrest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
250 students
| Measure | Prairie Central Elem School Fairbury, Illinois | Prairie Central Jr High School Forrest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 2,303 | #222 of 670 |
| National rank | #24553 of 50,301 | #6626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 367 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| city | Fairbury | Forrest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Central Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 50.9).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Prairie Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 52.4%).
- •Prairie Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.7).
- •Prairie Central Elem School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 250.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Central Elem School better than Prairie Central Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Central Jr High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Prairie Central Elem School and Prairie Central Jr High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Fairbury and Forrest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Central Elem School: 367. Prairie Central Jr High School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Central Elem School and Prairie Central Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Central Elem School is 803rd of 2,303 and Prairie Central Jr High School is 222nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).